Sat, Aug 22, 2026

18th Annual Canine Classic at Paws Up

Greenough, MT

Registration open18th annual

Half Marathon5 Miles2 Miles

About the 18th Annual Canine Classic at Paws Up

The course runs through the resort property at Paws Up, mixing designated trails with stretches of dirt road. Footing gets uneven through the pasture sections, so expect some rough ground underfoot. Dogs are welcome and can run off-leash across the whole course, which is kept trap-free. Several distance options are available, from a short loop up to a half-marathon, plus an untimed hike.

A gourmet picnic lunch from the resort kitchen is waiting at the finish. The event is cupless, so bring a vessel for aid stations along the way. Proceeds support Working Dogs for Conservation, and a matching gift pledge doubles what participants raise through registration and donations.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5 Miles · 2025 results

50finishers

52:41winner

1:26:34median

2:42:10cutoff

Top 3: Holly Kuehlwein (52:41) · Luca Bauer (53:56) · David Bauer (53:56)

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

35finishers

1:46:55winner

2:28:46median

3:26:33cutoff

Top 3: Logan Laird (1:46:55) · Marlie Johnson (1:57:52) · Darren Zellman (2:01:08)

2 Miles · 2025 results

27finishers

22:25winner

45:05median

1:08:02cutoff

Top 3: A. Fylling (22:25) · Megan Fylling (22:31) · Krissy Clements (24:11)

The 18th Annual Canine Classic at Paws Up is in its 18th year.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles8/23/2026 08:00$90

5 Miles8/23/2026 09:15$60

2 Miles8/23/2026 10:30$40

Untimed Hike - All Distances8/23/2026 08:30$85

Wine and Bitch Dinner8/22/2026 17:30$135

Fundraiser8/22/2026 12:00-

Virtual Hike/Run/Walk8/22/2026 12:00$50

Early Bird Special- 5 mile Run/Hike AND Wine and Bitch Dinner8/22/2026 12:00$150

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Common Questions About the 18th Annual Canine Classic at Paws Up

Will I finish last at the 18th Annual Canine Classic at Paws Up?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5 Miles field finished slower than 1:26:34, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:42:10, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 18th Annual Canine Classic at Paws Up a good first 5 Miles?

It is a small race (50 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 18th Annual Canine Classic at Paws Up?

The 5 Miles winner ran 52:41 while the median finisher took 1:26:34. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.